Invacare Powered Seating manual General Guidelines

Page 13

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off and engage the motor locks/clutches to prevent the wheels from moving before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair. Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance. Align both casters parallel with the object you are transferring onto.

DO NOT use with a broken or missing joystick knob.

DO NOT use if joystick does not spring back to the neutral position or becomes sticky or sluggish.

DO NOT use if joystick boot is torn or damaged.

ALWAYS check foam grips for looseness before using the wheelchair. If loose, contact a qualified technician for instructions.

ALWAYS engage both wheel locks and reduce the gap distance before transferring to and from the wheelchair. Turn all casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto.

Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Serious injury or damage to property may result.

Use caution when driving in a tilted, elevated or reclined position.

DO NOT operate the seating system while on an incline.

DO NOT operate the seating system while the wheelchair is moving.

NEVER operate the wheelchair or elevate/lower the seat while in any tilted/reclined/back angle position over 20° relative to the vertical position. If the drive lock-out does not stop the wheelchair from operating or the seat from elevating/lowering in a tilt position over 20° relative to vertical, DO NOT operate the wheelchair or elevate/lower the seat. DO NOT attempt to adjust the drive lock-out. Have the wheelchair serviced by a qualified technician.

Use only the controls listed in Operating Powered Seating Systems on page 24 to activate the powered seating functions*. DO NOT USE any other actuator controls. Such devices may result in excess heating and cause damage to the actuator and associated wiring and could cause a fire, death, physical injury or property damage. If such devices are used, Invacare shall not be liable and the limited warranty is void.

*NOTE: Specific actuator controls are noted for each function or combination throughout this manual.

DO NOT operate tilt seat around children.

ALWAYS keep hands and feet out from underneath tilt seat - otherwise serious injury may result.

DO NOT tip the seating system/wheelchair without assistance.

DO NOT store items under seat.

Cables must be routed and secured properly to ensure that cables DO NOT become entangled and damaged during normal operation of seating system.

Systems equipped with power legrests only - NEVER allow items to become trapped between the legrest assemblies. Otherwise, damage to the power legrest could occur.

Part No 1122170

13

Formula™ Powered Seating

Image 13
Contents Dealer This manual Must be given to the user of the product Formula Powered SeatingReference Documents Reference DocumentsDocument Part Number Table of Contents Register Your Product Special Notes Signal Word MeaningWheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Trbkts Powered Seating System Warnings All Wheelchairs Label LocationsWheelchairs with Elevate Wheelchairs with Ventilator Trays Typical Product Parameters Formula Powered Seating SystemsContoura Backs Conventional Backs Typical Product Parameters Contoura Backs ConventionalGeneral Guidelines Repair or Service InformationOperation Information General Guidelines General Guidelines Weight Limitation Weight TrainingEMI Information EMI InformationEMI Information Pinch Points SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsSafety Inspection Checklists Safety INSPECTION/ TroubleshootingInspect/Adjust Initially Inspect/Adjust Monthly Inspect/Adjust WeeklyInspect/Adjust Periodically Symptom Probable Cause Solutions TroubleshootingJS REV TOO Large Tilt Warning displays Wheelchair Operation System Type Joystick Powered Seating Control Operating Powered Seating SystemsSwitch Option Through Using the Four Way Switch Using the Powered Seating SwitchSeating System Four WAY Switch RightIcon Description Using the MPJ+ joystickUsing the MPJ+ joystick Drive Select Toggle Switch MPJ+ Joystick Switches and IndicatorsSpeed Control Charger/Programming Input JoystickLCD Display Screens LCD Display ECU Remote On/Off Switch Programmable Mono Port 1/2 or External Mode SwitchWheelchair Operation Icon Preparing the Joystick for Use Mode SwitchMemory Card Slot Repositioning the Joystick Front Riggings Installing/Removing FootrestsPHAL4A, 70 and PW93 Taper Footrest Height AdjustmentPHAL4A Front Riggings PW93 Footrest Height Adjustment PW93Raising/Lowering Elevating Front Riggings Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging SupportAdjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Installing Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplate HingeDepth Adjustment Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-Up FootplatesAngle Adjustment Perpendicular and/or Inversion/Eversion AdjustmentDisassembly Composite/Articulating Footplate Heel Loop ReplacementAssembly Installing Installing/Removing Elevating LegrestsRemoving Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Adjusting CalfpadsRemoving/Installing the Center Mount Footrest 15 Removing/Installing the Center Mount Footrest 16 Adjusting the Height of the Center Mount Footrest Adjusting the Height of the Center Mount FootrestAdjusting the Footplate Angle Adjusting the Angle of the Manual Center Mount FootrestAfter 2/14/07 Before 2/15/07 Adjusting the Tension of the Flip Up Footplate21 Calf Pad Adjustment for Power Center Mount Footrests Calf Pad Adjustment for Power Center Mount FootrestsHeight and Width Adjustment Installing/Removing the Power Elevating LegrestsInstalling the Power Elevating Legrests 22 Installing/Removing the Power Elevating Legrests Removing the Power Elevating LegrestsArms Installing/Removing Flip Back ArmrestsAdjusting Adjusting Flip Back ArmrestsPositioning Flip Back Armrests for User Transfer Positioning Flip Back Armrests for UseInstalling Armrests Removing/Installing Reclining ArmrestsRemoving Armrests Adjusting Reclining Armrest Height Adjusting Reclining Armrest Height Seat Adjusting the Back AngleReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Replacing Seat Positioning StrapHeadrest Removing/Installing/Adjusting HeadrestAdjusting Headrest Depth/Direction Adjusting Headrest HeightReplacing Headrest Elevate Batteries Replacing Batteries Using the Proper BatteriesElevate Batteries Replacing Batteries Removing/Installing the Batteries From/Into the Wheelchair Cleaning Battery TerminalsRemoving the Battery Door and Rear Shrouds ImmediatelyRemoving the Battery Door and Rear Shrouds Removing the Batteries Installing BatteriesInstalling Batteries Installing the Battery Door and Rear ShroudCharging Batteries When to Charge BatteriesTool Quantity Comments Description and Use of Battery ChargersCharging Batteries Preparing the Ventilator Tray for Use Ventilator TrayPreparing the Ventilator Tray for Use Global Limited Warranty Excluding Canada Global Limited Warranty Excluding CanadaUSA Canada Limited Warranty